The month I spent at Askari was one of the best life adventures I’ve experienced – it went above and beyond my expectations. The volunteer work we participated in was meaningful and I left feeling I truly contributed to the conservation efforts of the Pidwa reserve. Throughout the month, there was continuous learning through lectures and hands on demonstrations. The... More

"Askari is a unique and special place. the volunteer programme is well balanced, varied and above all enjoyable. I really felt that during my time here I was contributing to something worthwhile. Katie & Joe are clearly passionate about what they do and take the time to share their wealth of knowledge with you. Each and every animal sighting is... More

"I have had so many amazing experiences at Askari from holding the paws of a cheetah to scrambling through the bush on the lookout for signs of hyaenas. I have learned so much about the wildlife of this wonderful place thanks to the extensive knowledge and enthusiasm of Katie & Joe. Returning back to the comfort of the Askari house... More

I had a great time, all aspects of the course were very enjoyable. I have previously been on a similar trip in south Africa but this one was amazing. very hands on with all aspects of game reserve life including experience with animals on the reserve and management of the area such as reducing alien plants and reducing erosion sites.... More

This has been almost like a life changing experience and I had an amazing time. The knowledge and friendliness from the staff makes you feel right at home and you will have the privilige to take part in tasks that you never had dreamt of (for example I had the opportunity to take part of dehorning of rhinos). Sometimes it... More

My time at Askari was simply amazing. Joe and Katie are full of knowledge and more than happy to share it. The activities provided a great insight into what is required to run a game reserve. My time at Askari will be one that I will always remember. Thanks Joe and Katie

My two weeks flew by so quickly – the days were long but very eventful and fulfilling. The trip was really well organized and I got to do a wide variety of activities on the reserve and when we went out. During my time at Askari I was able to learn a lot about wildlife conservation, do practical work, enjoy... More

“It was an unforgettable experience to have seen first-hand how a wilderness reserve operates. I got a great understanding of how, with a combination of vegetation management and animal management, natural habitat can be maintained and so help in the preservation of endangered species. Having the opportunity to get hands on experience was great, particularly the animal capture. The removal... More

Unbelievable experience! Skills learned here can be transferred over into a future job in many fields. Some of the best memories I've had on a vacation! I'm so sad to leave and I would go back in a heart beat!